Why is local government such a great career? Where else do you get to be involved with things that impact the lives of residents every day, making a real difference? Although I’ve been a councillor for the last 14 years, I spent 4 years working at a county council so know what it’s like as both an officer and a member, and without doubt the very best of our sector is when the two come together, bringing a political mandate and leadership to professional officer expertise and ability to deliver. Many people associate the ‘political career’ of councillors to something that starts in the town hall and ends in Parliament, but I hope I’m one of those demonstrating that it can be so much more - leading a council was an amazing experience, but so is helping to shape national policy through the LGA where I’ve been a Deputy Chairman since 2023. I also lead one of their policy committees, driving the work of sector-led improvement, which also sees me working directly with councils, colleagues and others including commissioners on making our sector be the best it can be.
I’m passionate about local government, and so proud to be part of a sector that touches the lives of residents right across the country every single day.
Abi Brown
Deputy Leader of the LGA Conservative Group
Trustee of Localis, the neo-local thinktank
Non Executive Director at Homes England
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